Cell Phones and Texting

All drivers, regardless of age, are banned from text messaging while driving.

Seat Belts

All passengers in vehicles that have seatbelts must use them while in forward motion.

Child Car Seat Laws

All children under 8 years old are required by law to ride in a vehicle while secured in either a child safety seat or a booster. The lone exception is if your child is too large to properly fit into either seat. In this case, your child must be secured with a safety belt.

All kids between 8 years old and 16 years old must use seat belts.

Reporting Drunk and/or Dangerous Drivers

Call 911 if you suspect a driver of being a vehicular-Waterloo waiting to happen. Try to tattle as much information as possible, including the vehicle's license plate number, make, location and direction.

Reporting Unattended Kids in Cars

Dial 911 if you suspect a child left alone inside a vehicle of being in danger. Remain with the vehicle until authorities arrive.

Reporting Unattended Pets Inside Vehicles

Call your local police authority if you suspect an unattended pet left inside a vehicle of being in danger. Try, if possible, to remain with the vehicle until the police arrive.